Clare Julia Hawes (born 10 February 1976), known professionally as Keeley Hawes, is an English actress. After beginning her career in a number of literary adaptations, including Our Mutual Friend (1998) and Tipping the Velvet (2002), Hawes rose to fame for her portrayal of Zoe Reynolds in the BBC series Spooks (2002–2004), followed by her co-lead performance as DI Alex Drake in Ashes to Ashes (2008–2010).
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Keeley Hawes is still alive. Keeley Hawes is set to star in the gripping new BBC One drama Crossfire – and it sounds amazing!
But Hawes is not just a TV actress. She has also appeared in a number of films, including “The Bank Job” and “High-Rise,” and has lent her voice to several video games, including “Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend” and “The Last of Us Part II.”
Off-screen, Hawes is known for her philanthropic work. She is an ambassador for the children’s charity Barnardo’s and has supported a number of other charities over the years.
Despite her success, Hawes remains grounded and dedicated to her craft. In an interview with The Guardian, she said, “I’m not interested in being famous. I’m interested in doing good work and being part of good projects.”
With her talent, beauty, and down-to-earth attitude, Keeley Hawes is a true icon of British television.